quote: I think Dave (a.k.a. Typhoid Dave, Dark Typhoid Dave, etc.) demonstrates well how someone can post liberal views and not be banned. Because T-Dave is respectful and not slanderous or personally insulting in the way he presents his views. I think--and certainly hope-- that I present my conservative views with a similar lack of rancor. I can be a little hot-tempered when I've been misrepresented or insulted, but endeavor to be polite, often even when I've been provoked. Although I've certainly had my ill-tempered moments, most of which are preserved in the Grant Morrison topics. Clearly provoked. I enjoy reading T-Dave's views, and those of many others whose views are to the left of mine. I generally find it informative to read liberal views, and see issues from the fresh perspective, of a view very different from my own. T-Dave, I can certainly be passionate in expressing my own perspective, and certainly hope that's never mistaken for a lack of respect for your views. I greatly enjoy reading what you have to say.
Thanks man. People are fully entitled to express themselves: just because they disagree with what I think doesn't make them a bad person. You've given your views a lot of thought, and I have to respect that.
An inability to understand someone's else position because you (not "you", but people generally) are entrenched in yours is a terrible character flaw which too many people (and not just posters) suffer from.
Personal attacks are the last resort of the inept advocate.
